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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 605.60 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 605.60 and 280.68 is: 420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 605.60 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/605.60 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 605.60 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 169,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,978.40/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.03

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